We know that the 300E has a great build quality and has a nice ride, is dependable etc. However I don't think you know how it feels like to be beaten off the line by a 60 year old woman driving a Ford Taurus or being pants by a Dodge Minivan filled with Kids laughing at you. Also all my college buddies laugh at the 300E's performance. At the age of 19 I should ahve a faster car. Well big deal I still love the 300e and plan to get a Vet killer : 500E or E55.